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When school-aged children are ready to enter kindergarten, they are invited with their families to visit their new school. The kids run through some basic tests to see how well they compare to their peers. It also gives the building principals a chance to introduce themselves and leave families with a positive impression of our district.

Imagine using a resource in high school that some colleges don't even have. Imagine working at a factory without leaving the library. Then, imagine getting certified by some of the top-rated businesses in the world. Our students are able to achieve all this while preparing to graduate and move into college or the workforce.

Students around the district showed off their cooking chops at the 13th Culinary World Showcase. This year's cultural theme was China. The goal of the competition is to inspire students to explore, appreciate, and learn about global food cultures, acquire valuable lifetime culinary skills, encourage fun cooking with friends and family, and develop new ways to enjoy healthful flavor. 

For a few weeks, the first graders at Mathews have been reading and studying fairy tales. To top off all the work the kids have been doing, the teachers invited parents, and students from the high school theatre department to come over to perform scenes from some famous fairy tales. In addition to the short plays, the high schoolers also helped out with other fun activities that everyone enjoyed.

Businesses in and around Nixa recently came to Inman to talk to 5th and 6th graders about their careers. It was an enjoyable time for everyone, as the students got to ask questions about a particular job. The kids also learned how the Portrait of an Eagle traits they are learning in school can translate to the business world and why they are so important. Thank you to all the businesses that came out to talk to our students👏.
 

If you are at the high school and need a morning pick-me-up, you can stop by the library and grab a coffee or a sweet treat. Tyler Killen’s business class has been running the new and improved Birdhouse Coffee Shop. Students split time between the classroom and the shop, learning the business side of things. The kids reinvent the menu each week, trying to find the just right drink for everyone to enjoy.

Espy has tried for many years to have an art show outside, but the wind and rain were always difficult to work around. This year, they decided to move the event indoors to make sure the weather wouldn't be a factor. Parents and staff members seemed to enjoy the change, as everyone was able to have a wonderful evening exploring all the talent inside the school.